Geography: San Andreas

Billhead from Schweitzer & Co., importers of hosiery, gloves, corsets, ladies' and children's underwear, white goods, embroidery, lace, ribbons, handkerchiefs, and a full line of fancy goods, located at 29 & 31 Battery St., San Francisco. Dated March 19, 1891. The bill lists purchases made by C. Agostini, located in San Andreas. The billhead features ornate script lettering, including the company name and address, and a decorative border. It also includes a list of the items purchased and their prices, along with an itemized breakdown of the total cost.

Invoice from D. Block & Co., wholesale manufacturers and dealers in trunks, valises, ladies' and gents' traveling satchels, and other items. Located at 163 First Street, Portland, Oregon. The address 107 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California, is overstamped on the billhead. Dated September 17, 1886, the invoice lists several purchases, including a trunk and satchel, by a customer named Agostini. The billhead features a beautifully illustrated depiction of a trunk, showcasing high-quality printing and design. The bill also includes a printed grid for tracking quantities and prices.

This archival item consists of a billhead and a postal envelope from Louis Saroni & Co., a confectionery company located at 118 & 120 Davis Street in San Francisco, California. The billhead and envelope are dated January 18, 1887, and were addressed to C. Augustine in San Andreas, California. The company, initially known as the Pacific Coast Candy Co., was founded by Louis Saroni and was among the first on the West Coast to utilize steam-powered confectionery production. The records reflect the business activities of Louis Saroni & Co., which succeeded Hirschfeld & Saroni. David Hirschfeld and Louis Saroni were both German Jewish immigrants.